I rise in strong opposition to the rule and to the bill. For over 500 days. Republican leadership refused to bring comprehensive immigration reform for a vote. this despite ample support from both sides of the aisle to pass bipartisan legislation from the Senate. In the face of Republican inaction. however. President Obama made the appropriate and the lawful move to expand the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and to create deferred action for parents. Now. Republicans have decided to hold our national security hostage in order to placate the antiimmigrant fringe. Make no mistake. this rule and bill have nothing to do with our national security and have everything to do with tearing down the Presidents legal executive action on immigration. It has been clear to me. though. that whatever this President puts forward. Republicans will oppose. but it is hard to believe. given the dangers we face. that Republicans wont work in a bipartisan manner to keep our country safe.
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